Auckland FC has been selected to be part of the new OFC Pro League.
The OFC Professional League – the first-ever professional football league in the Oceania region – will kick off on 10 January 2026, with eight clubs competing in a circuit series format, held across the Pacific.
Importantly, the OFC Professional League will also serve as Oceania’s qualifier for the FIFA Club World Cup™ 2029, providing a direct pathway for the region’s clubs onto the global stage.
Attributed to Nick Becker, Auckland FC CEO
“Auckland FC is delighted to have been selected for the inaugural OFC Pro League, subject to the final stages of the licensing and compliance process before full confirmation.
“We look forward to working with the OFC to ensure the success of the tournament and strengthening our community ties in Auckland and beyond.”
Seven nations are represented in football in the Pacific.
Bula Boys FC (Fiji), Hekari United FC (Papua New Guinea), Solomon Kings FC (Solomon Islands), Tahiti United FC (Tahiti) and Vanuatu FC (Vanuatu) are all confirmed as preferred candidates.
Auckland FC are joined by Christchurch United FC from New Zealand, with South Melbourne FC representing Australia as the sole team from outside the OFC region.
